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Atlanta, GA, March 5, 2025—The Home Depot announced that Michael Rowe has been named executive vice president (EVP) of Pro, effective immediately. Stephanie Smith has been promoted to EVP and will succeed Tim Hourigan as EVP of human resources upon his retirement on June 6, after nearly 23 years of dedicated service to the company.
Washington, DC, May 5, 2025--New orders for manufactured goods in January, up following two consecutive monthly decreases, increased $9.8 billion or 1.7% to $589.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 0.6% December decrease.
Baar, Switzerland, March 4, 2025-Sika has fully acquired HPS North America, a supplier of building finishing materials.
Orlando, FL, March 3, 2025 – Fuse Alliance, a network of commercial flooring contractors, announced the recipients of its annual awards at the "Innovate to Elevate" conference held at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando from March 1 to 4.
St. Louis, MO, March 4, 2025 The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has announced that Michael Martin, president and CEO, stepped down from his position to pursue a new opportunity, effective March 1.
Washington, DC, March 3, 2025-- Construction spending during January 2025 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,192.5 billion, 0.2% below the revised December estimate of $2,196.0 billion, according to the U.S Census Bureau.
Tempe, Arizona, March 3, 2025—The Manufacturing (Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) registered 50.3% in February, 0.6 percentage point lower compared to the 50.9% recorded in January, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Calhoun, GA, March 3, 2025—Shaw Sports Turf announces the opening of its state-of-the-art PEAK Performance Lab, a facility that redefines turf research and development.
Baltimore, MD, March 3, 2025-The Vertical Connection Carpet One has been named a Baltimore Business Journal Family-Owned Business Award Honoree for 2025.
New York, NY, March 3, 2025—"President Trump has imposed or threatened tariffs on a range of products and countries. How much more will consumers pay? The question is surprisingly hard to answer,” according to the Wall Street Journal.